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Meat Pizza with Red Sauce
By traciesparks
Heat a grill to medium-high heat and shut the lid
- Homemade Pizza Dough:
- All-purpose flour, for sprinkling
- 1 ball Homemade Pizza Dough, recipe follows, at room temperature
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 1/2 cup Red Sauce, recipe follows
- 3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
- 1/8 pound sliced pepperoni
- 1/8 pound sliced salami
- 1 red jalapeno, sliced
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
- One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 cups cold water
- Red Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili powder
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Seasoning For Tacos Recipe
By traciesparks
Ground beef tacos and taco salads are nicely enhanced by the mixture that Sue Gronholz uses in place of store-bough...
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 5 teaspoons paprika
- 4-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup water
Sunny's Perfect Scrambled Cheesy Eggs
By traciesparks
In a large nonstick pan with sloped sides (even a wok shape works), melt the butter over medium-low heat, being car...
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Fiesta Pork Sandwiches Recipe
By traciesparks
This is an easy and flavorful dish that my family really enjoys
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
- 2/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 12 to 14 sandwich rolls, split
Green Beans and Tomatoes
By traciesparks
Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until light golden (not crisp)
- 8 slices bacon (regular, not thick cut), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
Chicken Enchiladas
By traciesparks
These are what I think of as restaurant-style enchiladas, because they are so similar to the versions I’ve had wh...
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped fine
- 1 tsp. canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 12 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
Cranberry Sauce
By traciesparks
Wash the bag of cranberries under cool water, and then throw them into a medium saucepan
- One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
Slow-Cooked Sirloin Recipe
By traciesparks
My family of five likes to eat beef so this recipe is a favorite
- 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds)
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Savory Grilled Corn Recipe
By traciesparks
"I love fresh corn on the cob but wanted to make it extra special, so I created this well-seasoned recipe," says Da...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 medium ears sweet corn, silk and husks removed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cherry Cheese Delight Recipe
By traciesparks
"You couldn't ask for anything more than a nutty crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherries...
- FILLING:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling